Yanga fans went to the venue to get the glimpse of what is on store as their team is ramping up their preparations for the second round of the Mainland Premier League, which resumes next weekend.
After a week of hard work in training, Lwandamina made his first appearance as Yanga head coach since replacing Hans Van der Pluijm, who has been promoted to a technical director role, though not in competitive match.
The Zambian tested two different line-ups but still, the isles army side managed to steal the show. Newly recruited Zambian holding midfielder, Justine Zulu, came when his team was already 2-0 behind but could not make any impact to change the score line. JKU opened the score in the 11th minute through Emmanuel Martin, who connected home with a power packed shot after a well taken corner kick by Feisal Salum.
Yanga found themselves two goals down in the 26th minute, when Martin again beat goalkeeper, Ally Mustafa with a powerful shot inside the box after turning defender Pato Ngonyani inside out. In the match, coach Lwandamina used two different line-ups.
The first line which lasted for the first 45 minutes had; Ally Mustafa, Hassan Kessy, Oscar Joshua, Pato Ngonyani, Nadir Haroub, Said Juma, Juma Mahadhi, Matheo Antony, Obrey Chirwa, Malimi Busungu and Geoffrey Mwashuiya.
After the break, another squad was introduced: Deogratius Munish, Juma Abdul, Haji Mwinyi, Vincent Bossou, Andrew Vincent, Justine Zulu, Simon Msuva, Thaban Kamusoko, Donald Ngoma, Amis Tambwe and Deus Kaseke. Lwandamina used the match to test his best combination before the league resumes in a week time.
Yanga will get their second round campaign underway against JKT Ruvu at the same venue on Saturday. Regardless of yesterday’s results, Lwandamina will be keen to get his career in the Tanzania top-flight league to the best possible start by securing maximum points against JKT Ruvu. Yanga, like most other top-flight clubs, have reinforced their squad as they bid to get stronger and firing for a title-challenge, with Zulu, the only high-profile name recruited so far.
Zulu, who is credited for his defensive skills, was the centre of attraction yesterday. The former Zesco player boasts massive experience having played in Israel with Hapoel Beer Sheva and in South Africa and could prove to be a valuable addition for the yellowand- green donning side.
Simba will be in action at the same venue tomorrow to test Mtibwa Sugar ahead of their league match against unpredictable Ndanda FC in Mtwara on Sunday. With two points separating current table toppers Simba with Yanga in second place, the holders will cherish their chances of tasting the driver’s seat for the first time this season.
On Friday, Simba beat Polisi Morogoro 2-0 in a friendly match at the Jamhuri Stadium in Morogoro, with newly recruited Ghanaian keeper, Daniel Agyei, showing quality between the posts. Utility player, Abdi Banda and gifted striker Ibrahim Ajib scored a goal apiece
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